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Let's Take a Trip Down Hostess Memory Lane

It's had to believe, but iconic snack maker Hostess is shutting its doors.
In bankruptcy court the company said they wanted to liquidate -- and
they're blaming striking workers who rejected a new contract. "We deeply
reject the necessity of today's decision, but we do not have the
financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike," CEO
Gregory Rayburn said this morning.

Whatever the reason for Hostess going out of business it's shocking to think there may be a time when we stop seeing Twinkies
and other classic sugary snacks on store shelves. Maybe Hostess just
couldn't keep up with the times? In the past few years Americans have
been choosing snacks with more "natural" ingredients. But there's still a
lot of nostalgic love for those Hostess cakes. Maybe some smart company will snap up the brand and re-release the snacks with an ingredient makeover. We can only hope!

In the meantime, join us on a little tour through the Hostess Hall of Snacking Fame -- with recipes.

Twinkies

The immortal beloved Twinkie: What's in it that allows it to live
forever? The list is so, so long. If you can't live without these golden
sponge cakes, make your own homemade Twinkies.

Hostess Brand

Ding Dongs

Ding Dongs and their cousin, the Hostess Cupcakes (with the cute
little swirl on the top), were my favorite snack cakes. I admit, I loved
that weird, plasticky chocolate frosting. Not to mention the naughty
thrill of saying the name out loud! Tee hee. Here's a recipe for your own Ding Dongs.

Hostess Hall of Fame

Hostess Brand

Ho Hos

Dolly Madison Donut Gems

Depending on how old you are (ahem), you may remember Peanuts Gang
characters on the packages of Dolly Madison Donut Gems -- those little
donuts that came coated in cinnamon, powdered sugar, or waxy chocolate.
They're owned by Hostess Brand. But you can still make your own with
this recipe for baked donuts.

Hostess Brand

Zingers

Zingers -- they're not just for presidential debates! They came in
chocolate and vanilla, but I always thought the raspberry was the best
flavor. Make your own raspberry zingers with this recipe.

Wonder Bread

Wonder Bread

Hostess owns Wonder Bread, too! I guess we can live without that
squishy, white bread -- although I know people loved that pillowy white
stuff. I think I'll miss its colorful circles logo most of all. Don't
worry, you can make your own soft-as-Wonder Bread sandwich bread with this recipe.

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